No, Tom Selleck Did Not Threaten to Pull “Blue Bloods” Over Debate Moderators: Viral Facebook Post Debunked
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A now-deleted Facebook post from October 2, 2024, sparked rumors that actor Tom Selleck threatened to pull the hit show Blue Bloods from CBS unless the network fired its vice-presidential debate moderators. The claim, which circulated widely online, stated that Selleck was upset over the performance of moderators Margaret Brennan and Norah O’Donnell during the U.S. vice-presidential debate held on October 1, 2024.
According to the viral post, which originated from a Facebook page called “America- Love It or Leave It,” Selleck was allegedly so embarrassed by the moderators’ bias that he would pull the long-running show from CBS if they were not dismissed. The post quoted Selleck as saying, “That was embarrassing,” and threatening drastic action.
However, the claim is entirely false. Fact-checking website Snopes quickly debunked the rumor, pointing out that there is no evidence Selleck made any such statement. Furthermore, the Facebook page that initially shared the post is connected to the satirical site “America’s Last Line of Defense.” The page even states in its bio, “Nothing on this page is real,” making it clear that the post was meant as a joke rather than factual reporting.
The Real Tom Selleck and Blue Bloods News
While Selleck has not commented on the debate moderators, he has recently spoken out about the end of Blue Bloods. In May 2024, CBS announced that the beloved series, which premiered in 2010, would be coming to an end after 14 seasons. In an interview with TV Insider on October 3, 2024, Selleck expressed frustration over the show’s cancellation, remarking that the success of Blue Bloods had often been overlooked by the network.
“I’m kind of frustrated,” Selleck admitted. “During those last eight shows, I haven’t wanted to talk about an ending for Blue Bloods but about it still being wildly successful.”
Selleck highlighted the show’s impressive ratings, noting that Blue Bloods ranked in the Top 100 Shows of the 2023-2024 season, holding the 9th spot overall. He also pointed out that, excluding three football shows ahead of it, Blue Bloods would have ranked 6th.
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Despite the frustration of the show’s cancellation, Selleck made it clear that he harbors no bitterness toward CBS, stating, “I’m not going to turn into a bitter old guy saying, ‘Get off my lawn!’ I don’t believe in holding grudges.”
As fans prepare for the series finale, the actor shared that saying goodbye will be difficult, particularly because of the close bond he shares with his fellow cast members. “There isn’t a single one of them who didn’t want to come back,” Selleck reflected.
Part 2 of the final season of Blue Bloods is set to premiere on October 18, 2024, on CBS, with all previous seasons available for streaming on Paramount+. Despite the swirling rumors, it’s clear that Selleck’s legacy with Blue Bloods will be remembered for its success and family atmosphere—not for any fabricated controversy.
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